Clawhammer banjo tablatures for Little Sadie

Practicing Tips

Learning Overview: Our resource focuses on offering an easy to understand clawhammer banjo tablature for the song 'Little Sadie.' Infused with elements of Bluegrass, Old-Time, Traditional and Bluesy vibes, this tablature has been specially fashioned for those beginning their journey in the world of music. This will not only boost your understanding and interpretation of the song but also allow you to experiment with different variations of the song.

Practice Tips: To diversify your playing style, use the versatile features of the Tunefox platform. One of the most impactful features is the Lick Switcher which can give you a fresh perspective of the song by adding new lick vocabulary to your repertoire. Just tap on the measure to unveil hidden licks. This tool allows you to manage the licks for individual measures and create your personalized arrangement of the song.

For tailoring the difficulty level to match your comfort, use the Arrange slider. A slide towards the left simplifies the arrangement by eliminating 'fill-in' notes, whereas a movement to the right introduces extra notes, showing the full song.

Experiment with different paces using the tempo slider to adjust the tempo of the song. Make your practice sessions livelier by playing along with real sounding backing tracks. This can significantly enhance your ability to play the song and immerse yourself in the true spirit of bluegrass.

To master the song, focus on one measure at a time and repeat them. Use the 'Speed Up' function to gradually increase the tempo. Start with a pace you're comfortable with, and 'Speed Up' will slightly increase the tempo each time you play the song.

Enjoy the process of learning and exploring 'Little Sadie'. Remember, practice and patience are the keys to mastering this art form. Use the features of Tunefox to your advantage, and soon, you'll be playing the song like a pro.

Little Sadie lyrics

Went out one night to make a little round I met Little Sadie and I shot her down Went back home, jumped into bed .44 pistol under my head I woke up in the morning about half-past-nine The hacks and the buggies standing in line Gents and gamblers standing around Taking Little Sadie to her burying ground I began to think of what a deed I'd done I grabbed my hat and away I did run Made a good run, just a little too slow They overtook me in Jericho Standing on the corner a reading a bill And up stepped the sheriff from Thomasville He said, "Miss, is your name Brown? Remember the night you shot Sadie down?" I said, "Oh yes sir, but my name is Lee And I murdered Little Sadie in the first degree First degree and second degree Got any papers, will you read 'em to me?" So they took me downtown and dressed me in black Put me on a train and started me back All the way back to the Thomasville jail Had no money for to go my bail The judge and the jury they took their stand The judge had the papers in his right hand 41 days, 41 nights 41 years to wear the ball and stripes Went out one night to make a little round I met Little Sadie and I shot her down Went back home, jumped into bed .44 pistol under my head